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Overview |
Simpson University | AU | ||
| Location | Redding, CA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 874 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | simpsonu.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Simpson University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,980 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,980 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,251 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,704 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Simpson University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1185 | 850/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Simpson University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Simpson University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,668 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $258 |
Diversity |
Simpson University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
Simpson University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Simpson University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than Simpson University based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 874 students)
Simpson University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Simpson University or AU?
- Averett University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Simpson University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $35,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at AU than Simpson University ($37,640.00 vs. $35,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Simpson University ($23,781 vs. $25,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 4.8% lower than costs at Simpson University ($11,360 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Simpson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Averett University ($27,704 vs. $26,246)
Which college is harder to get into, Simpson University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Simpson University .
- The average SAT score at Simpson University (1001) is 88 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Simpson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Simpson University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at AU (3.07)
Simpson University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Simpson University or AU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between AU and Simpson University.
- The graduation rate at Simpson University is higher than Averett University (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Simpson University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $38,200)
- Simpson University students graduate with a $8,332 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($16,668 vs. $25,000)
- Simpson University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($172 vs. $258)
- More Simpson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/